https://yarnclubknits.com/blogs/news.atomThe Yarn Club, Inc - News2020-05-18T15:45:00-04:00The Yarn Club, Inchttps://yarnclubknits.com/blogs/news/breathe-hope-by-casapinka-has-gone-viral2020-05-18T15:45:00-04:002020-05-18T15:46:52-04:00Breathe & Hope by Casapinka has gone "viral".Andrea Riddle
Have you started your LYS Day shawl yet? maybe you are on shawl number two? This amazing, fun and fast little shawl by Casapinka has gone viral. (Pun intended) We re restocked in kits by Emma's yarn in Super Silky and Practically Perfect sock. Andrea also put together some fun combinations from around the store. Check them all out here.

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Have you started your LYS Day shawl , Breathe & Hope yet? Maybe you are on shawl number two? This amazing, fun and fast little shawl by Casapinka has gone viral. (Pun intended) We are restocked in kits by Emma's yarn in Super Silky and Practically Perfect Sock. Andrea also put together some fun combinations from around the store. Check them all out here.

The pattern uses slip stitches in a simple 2 and 4 row repeat. In classic Casapinka style, it is elegant and a breeze to knit.

Watch for a sister shawl coming out in June.

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https://yarnclubknits.com/blogs/news/sailors-and-marines-are-knitting-up-a-storm-on-the-uss-bataan-with-supplies-from-virginia-beach-store2020-04-29T09:13:00-04:002020-05-18T15:49:30-04:00Sailors and Marines are knitting up a storm on the USS Bataan with supplies from Virginia Beach store.Andrea RiddleHow to relieve stress while deployed?

Some sailors and Marines on the amphibious assault ship are using yarn as a coping mechanism — whipping up hats, socks, baby blankets and more as they carry out their mission with yarns donated by the Yarn Club of Virginia Beach.

Deployed in the Persian Gulf, the crew of the USS Bataan is stuck on board while the coronavirus pandemic rages. It’s easy for stress to mount.

But some sailors and Marines on the amphibious assault ship are using yarn as a coping mechanism — whipping up hats, socks, baby blankets and more as they carry out their mission.

"Yarn Club is a brief respite from daily shipboard duties for the sailors and Marines who attend,” Lt. Cmdr. Grace Reilly said in a recent email. “We still wear uniforms and use proper military courtesy, but the goal is to provide personnel of all ranks a quiet, comfortable space where they can relax, learn a new skill or create something beautiful.”

The weekly Bataan Yarn Club stemmed from a chance encounter late last year at The Yarn Club in Virginia Beach. Reilly bumped into the ship’s chaplain while he was Christmas shopping for his wife.

“We started talking about getting a club started onboard Bataan,” Reilly said.

The ship left Norfolk in mid-December with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. By January, the knitting club was underway in partnership with the Virginia Beach store.

The club meets every Monday and is open to people of all skill and interest levels, she said. There are usually about 20 who come out, with the core group evenly split between men and women.

Some of the most enthusiastic participants are young Marines interested in learning how to knit or crochet gifts for their newborn children, she added.

Knitters, crocheters and weavers are all about creativity!

When the world gets us down, we are very good at finding the bright spot. That is how the Mystery Quarantine box was invented. It's a great way to support your local yarn shop and get a deal at the same time. Each box is hand picked by me, Andrea. Unless you choose the Treasure Island option, all yarn is top shelf, mostly hand dyed and very colorful. Whatever option you choose, the retail value exceeds your purchase and shipping, sometimes by 20% or better. Some boxes may contain patterns, stitch markers, candy, you name it.

Let's talk Treasure Island! This is our sale section. These yarns are typically at 40% off. They are the Lone Rangers and the skeins that have been with us just a little too long, the last men standing, etc. Now is your chance to snag them at 50-60% off. Choose this option from the list and hang on to your knitted hats! The boxes are so full I have trouble closing them. The box just keeps on giving.

When you check out, you will see a "notes" section. Tell me a bit about yourself. For example, "I like blues and lightweight yarn. I really don't like pink." or "I knit chunky scarves in bright colors." I take it from there!

It is that easy!

If you are venturing out, choose "in store pick up". I do not recommend this since we want you all safe and sound. Don't worry about the shipping fees. Whichever shipping option you choose, the value of the box will make it free shipping anyway. So don't worry about it. Stay home, stay safe.

I have had very happy campers receive their boxes this week. All great yarns at a discount. What could be more fun?